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Bugs That Rule the World
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A four-part global investigation into insect declines, exploring their diversity and their critical roles on the planet. Scientists reveal the beauty of bugs, from pollinators to insect assassins to the tiny clean-up crews that purify the planet.
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Beetles are the world’s most abundant animals, called “the most important species on the planet.”
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Praying mantises and aquatic insects reveal cunning physical adaptations for ruthless survival.
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Pollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – bring color to the world and put food on our plates.
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Could a world without insects survive? Scientists investigate the global insect “apocalypse.”